Sermons about Military Failure

Failing Forward Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 23, 2022

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To grow in our walk, we must learn from our failures.

INTRODUCTION • Were you ever naive as a Christian? • Maybe you thought that after you accepted Christ, you would never sin again or that you would never struggle with failure. • We can have unrealistic expectations for ourselves as Christians: We are followers of Jesus, so naturally, the new life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, Luke 22:54-62, John 21:15-18, 1 Peter 1:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Am I A Whitewashed Christian?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022

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A Christian is one who follows Christ and has taken on the instructions, directions, guidance, and characteristics that Christ gave to us. Secondly, what is whitewashed? It is the concealment or covering of flaws, failures, blemishes, or unpleasant facts.

This is the story of two men who prayed. Undoubtedly many have read or at least heard of this story. So why did I title this sermon "Am I a Whitewashed Christian? Well first, let me ask this, what is a Christian? A Christian is one who follows Christ and has taken on the instructions, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Forgiver That Would Not Forgive

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

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What if God did to us what this man did to another? This passage of Scripture responds to Peter's inquiry concerning how often he ought to pardon a brother (or sister) who sins against him

What if God did to us what this man did to another? This passage of Scripture responds to Peter's inquiry concerning how often he ought to pardon a brother (or sister) who sins against him. Jesus explains with an illustration concerning the servant and a king. The king excuses the man's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Michael Belcher on Nov 19, 2001

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The powerful lesson of gratefulness as taught in the account of the 10 lepers.

Introductory: Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Remember

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 19, 2008

based on 30 ratings

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A Memorial Day Message about remembering and repentance. Text/audio/communion message at www.sermonlist.com

We live in the best place on earth. Our nation is the best nation on earth. And our people are the most generous of all people on earth. You might be tempted to think of this as a little bit of heaven, right here on earth, but there is a problem. Our nation is at war. We are fighting the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6-8

Denomination: *other

Soldiers For Christ

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Nov 3, 2010

based on 48 ratings

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I believe to honor our vets we must place God first in our thoughts and relate military service to that of our service to God. We need to ask ourselves, “What is involved in serving Christ?

Soldiers for Christ Scripture: 2 Timothy 2: 3-4 Date: 7 November 2010 Purpose: I believe to honor our vets we must place God first in our thoughts and relate military service to that of our service to God. We need to ask ourselves, “What is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Other

Your Identification

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 12, 2011

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Are you SURE you have the correct Christian identification?

PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY IS BIG BUSINESS AND OF PRIME IMPORTANCE, ESPECIALLY ALL OF US WHO SERVE IN UNIFORM. PHISHING SCAMS, COMPUTER HACKING AS WELL AS ALL FORMS OF TECHNOLOGY WILL BE USED TO STEAL YOUR IDENTITY. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 8.1 MILLION PEOPLE THIS PAST YEAR WERE VICTIMS OF IDENTITY ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Onward, Christian Soldier"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 7, 2011

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The Christian soldier is not born into it - he must enlist. leave the old world, live up to the new standards and learn and do his new job.

“Onward, Christian Soldier!” June 12, 2011 Ephesians 6:11-16 “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-16

Denomination: Holiness

You Are Never A Failure Until You Quit.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 16, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Well, the Bible says the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace and then the next quality is long-suffering. The word long-suffering means patience.

YOU ARE NEVER A FAILURE UNTIL YOU QUIT. Galatians 5:22, James 1:3 08/17/03 I want to start by asking you a question? Are you a patient person. Some of you are saying Oh no, this is going to be one of them sermons. Well, let me ask you again, are you a patient person? Maybe I ought to ask your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, James 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 5, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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God wants our confession of Faith so we don’t have a failure to communicate.

What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate Text Romans 10:1-10 I love that old movie, Cool Hand Luke, staring Paul Newman. He was a man with problems—one of which landed him in a southern prison. He kept breaking out of the prison—and he kept getting caught and being brought back. Now, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter: How To Overcome Despair In Times Of Failure Series

Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004

based on 84 ratings

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Second in the series "Meet the Cast." To really understand how to overcome despair in times of failure, we must see the transformation in Peter’s life after Jesus conquered death and rose from the dead.

Thank God He uses failures! I’m not sure where I would be if God did not use people who continually mess up. I believe there is man in scripture who can totally relate to this. It’s Peter. As I read the accounts of Peter while he faithfully followed Jesus, I also see a passionate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75, Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Survivor 3: How To Survive The Failure Of Sin Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Sep 30, 2002

based on 358 ratings

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The third message in my SURVIVOR series, showing how we can receive forgiveness and restoration when we sin (09-29-2002).

Opening Illustration Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local steeplechase. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Facts About Failure - Part One

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 15, 2001

based on 194 ratings

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Everyone fails, but not everyone responds to failure the same way. Here are some biblical truths to help people recover from failure.

“All of us have failed, falling way short of fulfilling the beauty of God‘s plan, that which God intended us to be.”(paraphrase of Romans 3:23) Americans have very little patience for losers. A team starts having a losing season, ticket sales plummet. A certain sports star, who has the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing The Facts About Failure - Part Two

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 15, 2001

based on 88 ratings

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This is the second part to the message, dealing with biblical truths that will help people recover from times of failure.

“All of us have failed, falling way short of fulfilling the beauty of God‘s plan, that which God intended us to be.”(paraphrase of Romans 3:23) One of the first facts of failure is that failure is a fact. We are all going to fail in some way. The Bible clearly tells us that. “We all stumble in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get A Grip! The Frustration, Failure, And Future Of Faith

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Aug 10, 2010

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Faith is often a present struggle, but the outcome is long term.

Get A Grip! The Frustration of Faith, The Failure of Faith, the Future of Faith Heb. 11:8-40 When you think of faith, what comes to your mind? The Frustration of Faith 8-12 Faith is not only about victory, but also about the struggle. Faith goes to uncomfortable places to get a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

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